The conference has a buzz this year with positive comments about the papers and the exhibitors.
Attendance at these conferences provides a number of opportunities for members to discover best practice as delivered by libraries across the country and the world. Professional development opportunities that bring the diversity within our community together on a large scale are relatively rare so it is encouraging to see the high numbers of delegates and exhibitors.
An interesting comment from one delegate was that after missing the last 2 conferences she felt this conference was on the mark and it was worth the investment.
For those interested in seeing what the official and other bloggers are saying
http://blog.information-online.com.au/
http://www.bhatt.id.au/blog/alia-information-online-conference-exhibition-review/
If you have comments on what you think could be improved, changed or stopped at meetings like online please let me know.
Richard
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Welcome
Deciding to nominate for the ALIA Board Decision was not an easy decision to make. However after celebrating 25 years in and around the library community, I felt it was important to contribute in a manner that may be helpful to the profession of librarianship in general.
The encouragement by numerous ALIA members was the catalyst for deciding to run.
In my various roles as an employee, director and volunteer, many life skills have been learnt from situations, both positive and negative. Hopefully these skills, attitudes and values can be put to good use in my role as n ALIA Board member
The issues facing the profession are very much mirrored in the library supply sector. We also understand the pressures and pleasures that our community experiences. Responding to these events and changing environments requires us to deliver the best outcomes possible.
5 key strategic issues will be my primary focus if elected to the Board :
1. Enhancing the perception and roles of librarians and information workers in the
community
2. Providing increasing value for ALIA Membership
3. Responsible management of the Association finances
4. Developing more professional development opportunities
5. Improving job opportunities for Association members
Any comments, questions or ideas are welcome and very important. Your interaction and engagement will make a difference.
Let's engage!
The encouragement by numerous ALIA members was the catalyst for deciding to run.
In my various roles as an employee, director and volunteer, many life skills have been learnt from situations, both positive and negative. Hopefully these skills, attitudes and values can be put to good use in my role as n ALIA Board member
The issues facing the profession are very much mirrored in the library supply sector. We also understand the pressures and pleasures that our community experiences. Responding to these events and changing environments requires us to deliver the best outcomes possible.
5 key strategic issues will be my primary focus if elected to the Board :
1. Enhancing the perception and roles of librarians and information workers in the
community
2. Providing increasing value for ALIA Membership
3. Responsible management of the Association finances
4. Developing more professional development opportunities
5. Improving job opportunities for Association members
Any comments, questions or ideas are welcome and very important. Your interaction and engagement will make a difference.
Let's engage!
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